China upgrade circuit breaker in Cambodia

How will Cambodia become an integrated electronics production hub?

The Kingdom will first focus on expanding output in simple components and sub-assembly, including cables and connectors, and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, before moving up the value chain in the mid-term and turning Cambodia into an integrated electronics production hub, including final assembly, in the long run.

What is the electrical and electronic market in Cambodia?

The Cambodian market for electrical and electronic products is segmented into two main categories: low-cost products from China with varying quality, and high-quality products for customers who are willing to pay more.

Who is involved in sustainable electronics in Cambodia?

For a comprehensive list of these stakeholders, please refer to the Annex F. In Cambodia, no initiatives or NGOs focus exclusively on sustainable electronics. However, multiple issues in other industries (such as the garment sector) are also present in the EEE sector.

How many people work in Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing in Cambodia?

In 2021, Cambodia has approximately 54,000 people working in electrical and electronics manufacturing, which account for about 1.43% of the country’s total employment. For comparison, the industry employed 600,000 people in Thailand (1.57% of the workforce) and more than a million in Vietnam (1.78% of the workforce).